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Jewish Public Library

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44539
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Fonds No.
1000
Date
1914-current
Scope and Content
This fonds consists of three individually organized collections based on records from the JPL. The first collection consists of materials organized from the JPL records dated 1914-1971. The second collection consists of material organized from the JPL records dated 1972-1986. The third collectio…
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Scope and Content
This fonds consists of three individually organized collections based on records from the JPL. The first collection consists of materials organized from the JPL records dated 1914-1971. The second collection consists of material organized from the JPL records dated 1972-1986. The third collection consists of modern era records and is currently being organized following the creation of an appropriate records management classfication.
Date
1914-current
Fonds No.
1000
History / Biographical
The Jewish Public Library (JPL) was founded as a "folks" library, a library for all, in 1914. The creation of the JPL was a result of the consolidation of smaller, organization or ideology-based libraries already in existence. Key to the establishment of the JPL was Keneder Adler editor Reuben Brainin. Already active in Yiddish culture of the Montreal Jewish community, Brainin was a leader in the newly formed JPL until he left Montreal for New York in 1916. Brainin's archive collection was donated to the JPL upon his death in 1939. Until 1950 the Library was an independent body in the Jewish community. In 1952 it became a full member of the Allied Jewish Community Services (today known as FEDERATION CJA), an umbrella organization that conducts annual campaigns and is responsible for providing funding for its constituent agencies. The Library remains independent in that it is not part of the City of Montreal library system. The JPL was also a founding member of the Montreal Association of Indepedent Libraries. The operating language of the Library for the early years of its existence was Yiddish. Not just a place for reading, the Library was central to preserving a place for Yiddish culture in the lives of thousands of newly-arrived Eastern European Jewish immigrants. The Library became a venue for visiting authors, such as Sholem Aleichem in 1915, as well as a space for people to connect to a community as well as learn about their new city. At various points in its history the Library also provided learning opportunities under its Jewish People's University, YIFO. YIFO offered a wide variety of subjects taught by various instructors such as Melech Ravitch and Irving Layton. The Library was also the first home to Yiddish youth theatre, led by the then-newly arrived Dora Wasserman. Today the Library collects material and offers cultural programming in five languages: English, French, Yiddish, Hebrew and Russian. While the majority of new acquisitions, and thus the collection, remains focused on Judaica, the Library also provides general interest fiction, non-fiction, movies and music. The Library is further broadened by its Special Collections, which include the Jewish Public Library Archives, a community-based repository focused on social, cultural and educational history, a rare book collection, a Yizkor book collection, the Irving Layton Library Collection, a German Judaica collection, periodicals and Jewish Canadiana and international Jewry ephemeral collections. In 1929 a children's library section was added to the JPL. Now known as the Norman Berman Children's Library, children and their families can access a full-service children's and young adult library offering Judaica and general interest reading (fiction and non-fiction) in the five languages of the Library. In addition to the book, CD, DVD and reading kit collections, the Norman Berman Children's Library also offers year-long programming for children from birth to 14 years of age.
Language
Yiddish
English
French
Hebrew
Russian
Finding Aid
Please contact the JPL Archives directly to search the JPL archival collection.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Brainin, Reuben, 1862-1939
Kaufman, Yehuda, 1886-1976.
Hershman, Hirsch (Harry), 1876-1955
Books
Yiddish
Yiddish theatre
Wasserman, Dora.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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The Yeshiva and Chassidic Needs Assessment Survey

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72468
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 01665
Date
1984-1985
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1984-1985
Fonds No.
1000
File No.
01665
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English
Notes
Survey by Community Planning Department, Joint Planning Committee, Allied Jewish Community Services
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Allied Jewish Community Services (Montreal, Quebec)
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Super Sunday badge

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72747
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
object
Fonds No.
1000; 01689
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
object
Fonds No.
1000
File No.
01689
Storage Location
JPL
Notes
A badge "Super Sunday, Answer the call"
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Fundraising
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Administration

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69100
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1
Scope and Content
This series contains records relating to various functions performed by the Administrative Department of the JPL. The Administrative department consists of the Executive Director and his or her support staff. These include committee agendas and minutes, automation project notes and minutes, financ…
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series contains records relating to various functions performed by the Administrative Department of the JPL. The Administrative department consists of the Executive Director and his or her support staff. These include committee agendas and minutes, automation project notes and minutes, financial and budget records and correspondence.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French, Yiddish
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69380
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00245
Date
1993-1994
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1993-1994
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00245
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.006
Language
English
Notes
File contains agendas, notices, meeting minutes and notes.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Board of Directors Task Force.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69381
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00246
Date
1994
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1994
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00246
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.006
Language
English
Notes
File contains agendas, notices, correspondence, by-laws, meeting minutes and notes.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Jewish Public Library Officers.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69382
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00247
Date
1994
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1994
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00247
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.006
Language
English
Notes
File contains agendas, notices, correspondence, meeting minutes and notes.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Jewish Public Library Officers.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69383
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00248
Date
1992-1993
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1992-1993
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00248
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.006
Language
English
Notes
File contains agendas, notices, correspondence, meeting minutes and notes.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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21st Convention of the Association of Jewish Libraries.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69384
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00249
Date
1986
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1986
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00249
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.006
Language
English
Notes
File contains correspondence, notes on the JPL archives, schedule, handouts for talks.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Jewish Public Library Chomedy Branch Project.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69385
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00250
Date
1986
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1986
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00250
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.006
Language
English
Notes
File contains correspondence, census reports, memos, notes, etc.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Third JWB/JCC Public Relations Institute Conference.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69684
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00545
Date
1988
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1988
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00545
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.012
Language
English
Notes
File contains list of participants and feedback.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Financial Statements.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69752
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00613
Date
1994
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1994
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00613
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.014
Language
English
Notes
File contains financial statements.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Various administrative correspondence.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69754
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00615
Date
1984-1985
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1984-1985
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00615
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.014
Language
English
Notes
File contains correspondence, appraisals, pledge letters, proposals for programs, notes, etc.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Correspondence in Yiddish.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69755
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00616
Date
1998-2001
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1998-2001
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00616
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.014
Language
Yiddish
English
Notes
File contains correspondence.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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David Zysman Endowment Fund of the Jewish Public Library.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69757
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00618
Date
1989
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1989
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00618
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.014
Language
Yiddish
English
Notes
File contains contract for endowment fund.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - David Zysman Endowment Fund
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Hella Holtzman Endowment Fund of the Jewish Public Library.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69758
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00619
Date
1992
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1992
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00619
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.014
Language
Yiddish
English
Notes
File contains contract for endowment fund and correspondence.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Hella Holtzman Endowment Fund
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Etta Miransky Michtom Endowment Fund of the Jewish Public Library.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69759
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00620
Date
1992
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1992
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00620
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.014
Language
Yiddish
Hebrew
Notes
File contains contract for endowment fund and correspondence.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Etta Miransky Michtom Endowment Fund
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Etta Miransky Michtom Endowment Fund of the Jewish Public Library.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69760
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00620
Date
1992
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1992
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00620
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.014
Language
Yiddish
Hebrew
Notes
File contains contract for endowment fund and correspondence.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Etta Miransky Michtom Endowment Fund
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Nathan Igelfeld Foundation of the Jewish Public Library.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69761
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00621
Date
1986
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1986
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00621
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.014
Language
Yiddish
Hebrew
Notes
File contains correspondence.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Nathan Igelfeld Foundation
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Augenfeld Family Foundation.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69762
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1; 00622
Date
1990
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
1990
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
File No.
00622
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.014
Language
Yiddish
English
Notes
File contains correspondence.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Augenfeld Family Foundation
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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